Holliston Fire Department warns of possible scam

HOLLISTON – The Holliston Fire Department is warning residents about a possible scam that may be targeting residents.

According to the department’s Facebook page, a Holliston firefighter received a call earlier this week from a man claiming to be collecting money for local fire departments.

“When pressed repeatedly to disclose how much of the monies raised would go to fire departments, the paid telemarketer eventually disclosed that 15 percent of the money donated would get to firefighters,” according to the post.

According to the post, the Holliston Fire Department is not connected to the group that is claiming to be collecting money for fire departments and they do not use any outside fundraisers.

Anyone interested in donating to the department can send a check to the fire department or the town, made payable to the Town of Holliston. Write “Fire Gift Account,” in the memo section.

“Be an educated consumer,” the Facebook post states. “When a charity asks for your hard earned money, ask them how much of the funds raised actually go to charitable purposes.”